Germany's Inspector wins Woman Police Officer of the Year award
- 16 June 2026
- Women, Peace and Security (WPS)
- International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Inspector Stephanie Königs of Germany is the 2025 United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year.
Serving as a Patrol Team Leader with the peacekeeping mission in South Sudan’s police component, Inspector Königs plays a key role in protecting civilians and supporting vulnerable communities in a complex and unstable environment.
Through her calm leadership, professionalism and determination, Inspector Königs helped maintain peacekeepers’ access to communities in need of protection and assistance, even during periods of heightened tensions.
She also strengthened field operations by improving coordination between UN Police and military peacekeepers, contributing to more effective crisis response and civilian protection efforts. Committed to gender equality in policing, Inspector Königs demonstrates every day that leadership is built through resilience, impact and a strong sense of duty.